Production Assistant (Print)

We are Intermission.

We exist to bring inspiration and innovation to entertainment campaigns that excite audiences around the world. Interdisciplinary in our approach and international in our outlook, we speak over ten languages, have offices in four countries and extensive experience across all aspects of the industry. We find solutions. We promote inclusion. We strive for progression. We are passionate about creating connections to all audiences everywhere.

We are looking for a passionate individual to join our growing print team at an exciting time. This role will support the Production team to successfully execute complex print projects from initial research and strategy through development and delivery. Support duties will be both internal and client-facing. This is not a design role but a passion for great aesthetics and film poster design is essential.

This role is in-person full-time Monday to Friday in our London office.

KEY TASKS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES​
  • Production management & support
  • Supporting producers with the necessary tasks throughout a key art lifecycle
  • Project research – consolidating project background information, sourcing reviews, writing script synopsis, pulling comparable examples, image and reference research where required.
  • Presentations – creating pitch docs and treatments, formatting documents for presentations, creating showcase decks for clients.
  • Assist with search for new talent and updating freelance databases.
  • Sourcing any additional material needed for projects including stock imagery, unit selection.
  • Assisting with the management of materials including downloading, filing, and archiving .
  • Assisting with stock and font licensing on finished materials.
  • Quality control – checking all final deliverables are correct.
  • Support with office admin tasks – scanning documents, binding scripts, filing.
  • Production communication – maintaining schedules, calendar and diary management for the production team.
  • Providing office management support, including answering calls, booking meeting rooms, client hospitality, updating and maintaining archive of printed posters, and supporting in maintaining office tidiness.
  • Assisting with client comms on select jobs.
  • Help compile asset lists for large scale campaigns, build out delivery schedules and help liaise with media agencies and owners for asset delivery.
  • Researching upcoming productions and distribution slates.
  • Manage freelancer contractor agreements.
  • Ensure various industry sites are kept up to date with our work.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS​
  • Proven experience working in an administrative or runner role in a busy and fast-paced creative environment.
  • Keen interest in film and design with an enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team and create strong working relationships.
  • Strong organisational skills, along with strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated and diligent.
  • Excellent time management with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously and keep a level head under pressure in a reactive environment with quick turnaround times.
  • Discreet and tactful with an understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality and data protection good practice.
  • A calm and professional manner.
  • A proactive, flexible, and adaptable approach.

 

DESIRABLE SKILLS

  • An understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Ability to design simple presentations in Keynote and InDesign

 

This job description is not exhaustive and is liable to review. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake any other reasonable duties as required in this role.

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds or other underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Application records will be kept on file for 12 months after which point, they will be deleted. If you would like your details removed from our system sooner, please email us with the subject heading ‘remove details’.

Job Type:

Permanent, Full-time (office based)

Application Deadline:

No longer accepting applications

Start Date:

Flexible

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining why your skills and experience make you a good fit for this vacancy to [email protected]. We aim to respond to successful applicants within 30 days.

You must have the legal right to live and work in the UK